STOP Don't forget to cut these plants in October

Wondering what plants to prune, cut back, or deadhead in October? In this autumn garden guide, we walk through the essential pruning and garden tidy-up tasks you need to tackle right now before winter sets in. From prolonging late autumn blooms on bedding plants and salvias to removing disease-prone foliage like mildew on phlox and rust on hypericum, getting these jobs done now will keep your garden healthy and set up a stunning display for next year. We also cover what to do with rose spent blooms, how to safely tackle invasive ivy, and when to cut back dying herbaceous perennials like hostas, peonies, and crocosmia. Stick around until the end for an exciting announcement about the future of Walking Talking Gardeners and our upcoming botanical garden project! TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction: Why October Pruning & Clean-Up Matters 00:46 - Roses: Deadheading vs. Leaving Rose Hips for Wildlife 03:27 - Woodland Tobacco (Nicotiana sylvestris): Pruning to Prolong Blooms 05:13 - A Quick Channel Update Notice 05:48 - Alstroemeria: How to Correctly Pull Finished Stems 06:55 - Tackling Invasive Ivy: Wall Protection & Wildlife Balance 09:05 - October Deadheading: How to Keep Bedding Plants Flowering 10:12 - Canna Lilies, Marigolds, Salvias & Dahlias Care 12:48 - Pelargoniums, Petunias, Cosmos & Fuchsias 14:46 - Cutting Back Plants Prone to Fungal Infections & Rust 15:02 - Hypericum & Phlox: Stopping Mildew & Rust 16:15 - Asters, Monarda (Bee Balm), Hollyhocks & Delphiniums 17:21 - Herbaceous Perennials: Peonies & Hostas (Slug Prevention) 18:14 - Daylilies, Tree Lilies & Crocosmia 19:18 - Special Announcement: The Future of Walking Talking Gardeners 22:01 - Autumn Mulching Tips & Wrap Up 🌿 Join the Conversation: Which plants are you cutting back or leaving for wildlife this autumn? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to support our journey toward 50,000 subscribers! #GardeningTips #AutumnGardening #PruningInOctober #GardenMaintenance #WalkingTalkingGardeners https://www.instagram.com/walkingtalkinggardener/